“Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, usually appears in adults, often in middle age. Type 2 diabetes is often linked with obesity and may be delayed or controlled with diet and exercise. (Obesity and physical inactivity are two risk factors for type 2 diabetes.) In a mild form, it can go undetected for many years. Untreated diabetes can lead to many serious medical problems, including cardiovascular disease.” Pg.1
“Patients with diabetes are faced with the daily challenge to control blood glucose levels to prevent or delay the onset of many serious life-threatening health complications. Cardiovascular disease is one of the major risk factors for people with diabetes.” Pg.1
‘According to the latest American Heart Association's Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, about 6 million people 18 years and older in the United States have type 2 diabetes and do not know it. Many people have no signs or symptoms or they can also be so mild that you might not notice them.” Pg.1
“You can do many things to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Many studies show that lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, eating healthy and increasing physical activity can dramatically reduce the progression of type 2 diabetes. These lifestyle changes can affect your other risk factors as well, such as blood cholesterol and high blood pressure, which also have a tremendous impact on people with type 2 diabetes.” Pg.1
“You should visit your healthcare provider to discuss your options for lifestyle management as well as medication treatment.” Pg.1
"Type 2 Diabetes." American Heart Association. BBB Accredited Charity, 18 Feb. 2009. Web. 30 Aug. 2010. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3044759.